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BUCKLEY AIR FORCE FAMILY CHILD CARE PROGRAM

AIR FORCE FAMILY CHILD CARE (FCC) PROGRAM:

Our goal is to make quality child care available to military members andDepartment of Defense employees so that they may successfully perform theirmission duties knowing their children are cared for in a safe, healthy, andloving environment. Family Child Care offers in-home care for children ages2 weeks to 12 years in both on-installation housing and civiliancommunities. The Family Child Care Program is designed to provide analternative to center based care with flexible hours and small groups inhome-like settings.

BECOME A FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER:

Did you know that individuals caring for other families' children, more than10 hours a week on a regular basis in on-base quarters, must be licensed bythe installation commander? Would you like to open your own business? Doyou like working with children? If so, perhaps you would be interested in aFamily Child Care Provider career. The Buckley Family Child Care Program iscurrently recruiting child care providers to provide care for children withSpecial Needs and the Expanded Child Care Program which includes UTA/drillweekends. These individuals are given priority in licensing. If you areinterested in becoming a licensed family child care provider, please contactVanessa Dyer, Family Child Care Coordinator, at (720) 847-7211.

EXPANDED CHILD CARE PROGRAMS:

The Expanded Child Care (ECC) Program tailors short-term care to the uniqueneeds of the children and their families in licensed/affiliated FCC homes.Available are many programs that offer FREE child care to qualified servicemembers and their families. Car for Unit Training assembly weekend,Extended Duty Care (EDC) Program, Home Community Care (HCC), Pre-Deploymentand Deployment Child Care and Returning Home Care (RHC). To request care,the parent must complete the AF FCC ECC Registration.

Newcomers

Buckley Air Force Base is located in Aurora, Colo., in Arapahoe County.

The Buckley Visitor Center is open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at the 6th Avenue Gate.

The Mississippi gate is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The 6th Avenue gate is open weekdays from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. and non-duty days from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Telluride gate is closed until further notice.

Reporting In - Air Force

When you arrive at Buckley, your first stop should be the commander's support staff to schedule in-processing.

You will need to take all hand-carried records immediately to the orderly room and they will schedule you for in-processing, conducted in Bldg. 606.

If you wish to take permissive temporary duty after arriving, a leave form must be completed. Up to eight days permissive temporary duty may be approved by the gaining commander after signing in.

Military Personnel Section
Customer Support hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. On the second Wednesday of each month, the hours are 12 to 3:30 p.m.

Official Mail Center
Prior to arrival you can open a general delivery mailbox that can be used for 30 days. For more information or to set up a mailbox, contact the official mail center at 720-847-9706.

Rocky Mountain Lodge, 345 S. Beaver Creek St. Bldg 331
Authorized users of base lodging services include active duty military, National Guard, reservists, retirees, DoD contractors, DoD civilians, and their family members. Family members must have access to enter Buckley AFB or they can be sponsored by an authorized user.

Lodging will accept and confirm reservations for Priority 2 guests ona a space-available basis according to Air Force Instruction 34-246.

Buckley AFB is proud to introduce to you the newest lodging operation in the Air Force: the Rocky Mountain Lodge. With the latest in furnishing, technology and design, this lodge is ideal for any type and length of stay. Free wireless high speed internet, a large and spacious lobby, Dish network, an amenities' store, a coffee shop, and a warm comfortable fireplace provides our guests with all the comforts needed to make us a home away from home. We look forward to your stay and serving you!

- Joshua M. Coleman, Lodging Manager

Reporting In - Joint Service

743d Military Intelligence Battalion

720-847-6196 or 720-847-5040

Naval Information Ops Cmd - Colo

303-677-4538

Navy Operational Support Center

303-638-4066

Combat Logistics Battalion 453

720-847-6340

Co. A, Marine Corps Support Battalion

720-847-6185

Co. B, Intel Support Battalion

720-847-7680

Battery Q, 1st Battalion, 14th Marines

720-847-7865

Airman & Family Readiness

The Airman and Family Readiness Center, located in Bldg. 606, assists with individual and family needs of all Department of Defense personnel and their family members. The center provides information and referrals, volunteer opportunities, financial education, transition assistance, family life education, family readiness and other support services.

For spouses looking for employment opportunities, the AFRC has a computer resource room with Internet and e-mail capability along with job search seminars and individual assistance.

Buckley Events

Welcome Letter

Housing Options

Most inbound unaccompanied service members who are senior airmen or below with less than three years of service are required to reside in unaccompanied housing. Others who are either higher ranking have the options of requesting on-base housing or living off-base.

People interested in living off base may contact the Housing Referral Office for assistance by calling 720-847-5815 weekdays from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The owner must provide the Personal Property Section with a telephone number and a temporary or delivery address in order to arrange for prompt delivery of property.

Temporary storage at government expense for up to 90 days may be authorized if your property arrives before you or, you cannot find suitable living quarters. You may become personally liable for storage and insurance beyond 90 days if you do not notify the Personal Property Section.

The commercial carrier is required to unpack your property at its final destination and place it in the rooms you indicate